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Thu, 29 Nov 2001
Hi
Two 1970s ex pupils have started a web site called
Friends of westwood high it is a free site anyone can join,
add photos, messages, get in touch with old mate .it is on
MSN Communities the url is
http://communities.msn.com/FriendsofWestwoodHigh or contact
Mark Nicholson (markatbakers@aol.com)
Steve Brentnall ( venall@aol.com)
Hope to hear from you soon Mark
Nicholson
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
I heard about this web site when I was in Leek recently.
I left Leek 30 years ago to live in Ashbourne, then
Leamington for a while. Emigrated to Australia for 12 years
and I am now back in Leamington. My name was Kay Goldstraw
before I married. Anyone there who remembers me?
Kay Venables
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Hello to all in Leek. My great-great grandfather, John
Walton, was a silk ribbon weaver in Leek. He emigrated to
Paterson, New Jersey around 1865 with his four sons. I plan
to come to Leek as soon as I possibly can to visit Leek
Cemetery where my ancestors are buried, and St. Edward the
Confessor Church, where they were baptized.
Elizabeth Walton
Pruzinsky
North Carolina, USA
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
I am finding it difficult to get to grip's with the new
site, maybe i'm turning into a council member and are
adverse to any form of change.
Anthony
Robinson
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Excellent new look to the site. Well Done much
easier to get about. The site goes from strength to
strength
Alan
Woodcock
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
My name is Abigail Boulton - Lear, I would just like
to say hi to any of my relatives living in Leek, especially
nanar and grandad and aunty Josie, I hope you are all well,
I am in Australia now, but hopefully I will be home for
Christmas. I hope you all have a lovely Christmas. lots of
love. xxx
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
Just thought I would say what a great website you
have I visit every week, used to live at Little Longsdon
Farm Longsdon. Went to Longsdon School then Endon School got
married to George Barber at Longsdon Church in 1959. We now
live in Rugby, I would love to hear from anyone who
remembers me.
Amy
Barber.
Thu, 8 Nov 2001
WoW! On awakening this morning I was greeted by this
year's first snow. On checking the webcam in Leek I saw
green growth on the roundabout. I welcome the snow, ice and
cold but dry winter, with all of the pastimes that it
invites, however, it ain't half dark in the afternoons and
mornings. I will not be travelling to Leek this Christmas
but I'm always reminded of her. The surname Leek is not
uncommon here, coming perhaps from the Nordic word for game
play (Pronounced lek). many other place names in "Our" area
come from the same root. e.g. Thorpe.
Cheers,
Jim Heckle,
Stockholm.
"The enemy aggressor is always pursuing a course of
larceny, murder, rapine and barbarism. We are always moving
forward with high mission, a destiny imposed by the Deity to
regenerate our victims while incidentally capturing their
markets, to civilise savage and senile and paranoid peoples
while blundering accidentally into their oil wells." John
Flynn 1944
Wed, 7 Nov 2001
Nice to be reminded of some old places and haunts. I
was at Leek High School until 1965. I remember playing rugby
for the under 13's and gained the reputation of being
'chicken' as the sports master always shouted out 'Don't
throw the ball away....' Used to live on Buxton Road, and
formerly went to East Street Primary School. Now working in
Derby, but haven't visited Leek for some time . Thanks for a
good web site - keep up the good work.
Roger
Westerman
Tue, 6 Nov 2001
I have recently discovered this wonderful site - very
informative and interesting. I taught History at the
Westwood High School before returning to teach in my native
South Wales in 1992. I still harbour fond memories of the
school and the surrounding community.
Best wishes to "old" friends and colleagues!
Mark
Cleverley
Tue, 6 Nov 2001
My name is Alison Hill and I left Westwood High
School, Leek (as Alison Trafford) to move to Lichfield in
1980.I lived in Mollatts close, Ladderedge, Does anybody
remember me or my Father (Barry Trafford) who worked at the
National Westminster Bank, Derby St?
I would love to hear from you if you remember me or any
member of my family.
Alison
Hill.
Fri, 2 Nov 2001
Hi,
I,m Onno Glastra from Leek in Holland. Our Leek is
in the north of Holland near Groningen. I read in the
newspaper that there are contacts between our Leek and
yours. I wondered if you heared from these contacts and if
someone from the Dutch Leek contacted you.
By the following URL you can read some info (in Dutch) of
our village. http://www.leek.nl/
Onno
Glastra
9351 GH LEEK
Holland
Wed 31 Oct2001
Hello, I am Arno
I come from Leek in Holland. Recent your
councilboard have visited our councilboard.
Now I try to come in contact with your local football club
FC Leek Town.
Because I play for v.v. Leek Rodenburg also a footballclub.
Maybe it is
nice to have contact.
Greetings
Arno
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
Sfax, Tunisia.
What I wouldn't give now to be sat in the Roebuck
having a pint, or the Wilkes, The Union, Paul Harrisons
place......
If any of you lot are due to visit North Africa and you want
info on Hotels in Tunisia, find out what the weather is
actually like, places not to visit and some not to miss,
drop me a line.
Paul
Jackson
Thu, 25 Oct 2001
Beaconsfield School in Frant
If anyone reading this went to the above school
please do make contact.
Stephen
Ankier.
Tue, 23 Oct 2001
My name is Chris Dawes. I moved to Leek when I was 4
years old back in the mid 50's. My dad worked at the Co-op
Knitting Mill in Nelson Street. With my brothers we were in
quite a few of the scout shows in the 60's. We delivered
milk with Ryder's farm. I went to Leek High School but sadly
we left Leek and some great friends in 1967. Whilst living
in England I visited Leek many times but I now live in a
town called Bacchus Marsh which is just west of Melbourne in
Australia. I find leekonline really interesting.
My email is dawesy@hotlinks.net.au
Chris
Dawes
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
I enjoy reading Leek Post on line can we have more
pages please.
I was born and bred in Ipstones, I went to school there also
Leek Milner Girls School. I finshed in 1961 and worked in
Leek until I joined the WRNS in 1963 is there anyone who
knows me my name Margaret Dale(Cope).
I live in Queensland Australia now since 1971 but I visit
Leek every couple of years ,my family still live there. My
dad's name is Norman Cope. Like to hear from school
friends.
Thanks Leekonline you are great.
Margaret Dale
Thu, 18 Oct 2001
Andy, can I suggest that you, and anyone else out
there who enjoys reading the Leek Post & Times, write to
the Editor
telling him how much you enjoy reading the
L P & T online etc. and see what his reply
is.
Webmaster
Thu, 18 Oct 2001
Can't we get the full paper published online? I
really enjoy reading it and sometimes it seems that there
MUST have been some news I missed out on?
Andy
Wed, 17 Oct 2001
Hi there Leek on line, well what a great web page
this is, me and the wife have only just come across it, my
name is Timothy Knight, Leek born and bred and proud of it,
if any one out there would like to contact me if they went
to school with me or just know me as a regular in the Leek
public houses please get in touch. My e-mail adress is
timothy.knight3@bt internet .com. catch you later.
Timothy
Knight
Mon, 15 Oct 2001
100 yrs ago Sgt John Cope of the South Staffs Reg
died while on active service in the Boer War there is no
final resting place for John but there is a Memorial Stone
in St John's Cemetery Wynberg Cape Town. His Army No. was
3009 Sgt John Cope 3rd Battalion South Staffodshire Reg.
His sister Kate married William Barnfather who with his
father also William had a Coach Building business in Leek he
was my Great Grandfather. In the 1891 Census they lived at
44 Wood St .
We also have a photo of the Leek Urban District Council of
1905 in which William Senior served John's mother and father
were John & Therza Cope who lived at 19 Thomas St
Walsall Foreign Stafford.
We have been researching our surname BARNFATHER for many
yrs.
Thanks
Carl
Barnfather
mark.barnfather@btinternet.com
Tue, 9 Oct 2001
I have really enjoyed browsing through this web
site, my dads name is Barry Trafford and worked in the
National Westminster Bank in Derby street, we lived at the
top of Ladderedge, does it ring any bells to
anyone?
Jane Trafford,
age 31
Tue, 9 Oct 2001
What a very varied and comprehensive site! Many
congratulations. I'm probably not looking in the right
place, but should I want to buy a house in the area, where
would I look? Whilst I try to find out, I do hope that all
your efforts are appreciated by the majority. Shall visit
agin, thank you.
Lyndsey
Glassett
Tue, 2 Oct 2001
We have fallen in love with your town and have found
a lovely house on Ashbourne Road which we really wanted to
buy. Unfortunately we have been put off by our survey which
says the house has visable signs of movement. So we were
wondering, and begging,if anyone out there has any local
knowledge of the area that may explain the movement away.
Sometimes things have happened years before ie. during the
war etc. We realise this is really cheaky, but in this age
of communication, why not ask?
Michael
Gilsenan
Tue, 2 Oct 2001
Hi
Trying to contact John Crimes who used to live on
Clerks Bank Leek, Or Peter Ball who used to live on
Newcastle Road.
I can be contacted on alan@desksol.fsnet.co.uk.
Alan
Woodcock
Tue, 2 Oct 2001
During the Festival we spend a pleasant afternoon on
Cauldon Canal.
Greetings from Bavaria,
Pat and Jupp
!!!
Sun, 30 Sep 2001
Hi, I was just wondering whether any of you leek
people know Mr Alfred Malkin or Catherine Malkin. It would
be great to get in touch with any of their old
friends!.
Thanks.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
I am tracing my DOCKSEY / DOXEY ancestors of the
Leek / Cheddleton / Wetley Rocks areas. I'd be interested in
hearing from anyone with similar ancestors.
Thanks,
Dave.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
I lived in Leek for many years, at Swallowcroft,
Wallbridge Farm, used to shoot clays at Robert Plant's farm,
worked at Bodes ,chainsaw shop next to St Edward's, now
living in New Zealand,
Bob
Atkinson
Tue, 25 Sep 2001
Hello Leek, wonderful website. I visit you
often.
Richard
Sturmey
Mon, 24 Sep 2001
Hi,
My daughter told me about Leek online so thought I
would write to see if there is anyone around who remembers
me. My name is Vera Eaton (nee Haycock). I went to East
Street Primary school, then Westwood High School. I worked
at Brittain's Paper Mill until I married and had children.
My husband, Phil, and I emigrated to Perth, Western
Australia in 1967 and have lived here ever since. My two
sisters, Beryl Piwowarski and Janet Brindley also live in
Perth. If anyone would like me to pass a message on to them,
also, I would be happy to do so.
Looking forward to hearing from some of my old friends
soon.
Happy 2001 to all who use Leek online.
Vera Eaton
Thu, 20 Sep 2001
Hi there.
Great site ...
I have only discovered this site in the past few
weeks. I use the site to keep up with the goings on in Leek
etc. I have been there many times re holidays and I have
relatives in Cheshire and Staffordshire.
I am looking for relatives of a Mrs Lovatt (now deceased)
previously of Gunn Battery Lane, Biddulph Moor. I saw the
engagements in the Leek and Post Times of a Lovatt and just
thought maybe someone knows the ones I am looking for?
Mrs Lovatt's son David went to Australia around the mid
60's. Mrs Lovatt also had 2 daughters and I think one was
living in Kidsgrove?
I am doing a genealogy study and would love to hear from
anyone who may know the Lovatts I am looking for.
You can contact me via my Email CCEMallat81@aol.com
Thankyou.
Carole.
Tue, 18 Sep 2001
I lived in Leek up to 1983, and went to Westwood
High School. I am looking for an old friend called Tim
Rushton. If anyone recognises his name mail me at
ian.machin@sap.com
It was a great town to grow up in, and I have some fond
memories (I live in Portsmouth now). I don't visit often
enough.
Ian
Sat, 15 Sep 2001
Hello Leek, and specially to my good friend David
Proctor, who moved there.
Rechad
Fri. 14 Sep 2001
Come to Leek, home of Staffordshire Moorlands
Cricket Club,
John
Barratt.
Fri, 7 Sep 2001
Like many of your visitors, I am hoping that some
old friends will want to make contact. Through the
www.friendsreunite.com website I have contacted Keith Smith
and Lynn Morley (now married to eachother!). Keith and I
were at Leek High in the early 1960s and Lynn was at
Westwood. If anyone recognises our names, please send an
email to anthony.ferneyhough@lineone.net
Tony
Ferneyhough
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